Pipe Expansion Joints | McMaster-Carr

	Pipe Size Pipe Size

1 1/2
2
2 1/2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12

	Type Type


Connector	Expansion Joint

	Material Material

Stainless Steel

	Connection Style Connection Style

	For Use With For Use With

Calcium Chloride

Hydraulic Fluid

Hydrochloric Acid

Nonabrasive Slurry

Sodium Carbonate
(20% in Water)

	Length Length

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Bolt Hole Type Bolt Hole Type

	Expansion Joint Type Expansion Joint Type

	Flange OD Flange OD

	Number of Bolt Holes Number of Bolt Holes

	Flange Material Flange Material

321 Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

	Maximum Pressure Maximum Pressure

130 psi @ 72° F

150 psi @ 72° F

190 psi @ 72° F

210 psi @ 72° F

220 psi @ 72° F

150 psi @ 300° F

	Expansion Distance Expansion Distance

	Maximum Vacuum Maximum Vacuum

20 in. of Hg @ 72° F

24 in. of Hg @ 72° F

26 in. of Hg @ 72° F

29 in. of Hg @ 72° F

	Compression Distance Compression Distance

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

	Burst Pressure Burst Pressure

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Offset Distance Offset Distance

	Gasket Required Gasket Required

	Reinforcement Material Reinforcement Material

	For Pipe OD For Pipe OD

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Selecting and Measuring Expansion Joints

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Expansion Joints

Expansion Joints with Flanged Ends

Expansion Joints with Flanged Ends

The flanged ends on these expansion joints rotate for easy bolt hole alignment during installation.

High-Temperature All-Metal
Expansion Joints with Flanged Ends

High-Temperature All-Metal Expansion Joints with Flanged Ends

These all-metal expansion joints can handle high temperatures up to 800° F.

Expansion Joints with Sealing
Flanged Ends for Metal Pipe

Expansion Joints with Sealing Flanged Ends for Metal Pipe

Expansion Joints with Sealing
Flanged Ends for Plastic Pipe

Expansion Joints with Sealing Flanged Ends for Plastic Pipe

Expansion Joints with Flanged Ends for High Vibration

Expansion Joints with Flanged Ends for High Vibration

These expansion joints have a double-bulb design for extra movement and vibration absorption.

Sanitary Expansion Joints with Flanged Ends

Sanitary Expansion Joints with Flanged Ends

Designed for piping systems in breweries, food plants, and other sanitary environments, these flexible joints reduce stress, vibration, and noise by absorbing movement.

Chemical-Resistant Expansion Joints with Flanged Ends

Chemical-Resistant Expansion Joints with Flanged Ends

The PTFE body on these expansion joints has a super-smooth surface that stands up to corrosive chemicals.

Clamp-On Expansion Joints

Clamp-On Expansion Joints

Slip these joints over your pipe ends and tighten the band clamps for a secure hold.

Clamp-On Expansion Joints for Drain, Waste, and Vent

Clamp-On Expansion Joints for Drain, Waste, and Vent

These joints are designed for vertical use in drain, waste, and vent systems.

Expansion Joints with Butt-Weld Ends

Expansion Joints with Butt-Weld Ends

These joints weld to unthreaded pipe or another butt-weld fitting for a leak-resistant permanent connection.

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